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This was a coup attempt – encouraged by Washington's shameful support for the overthrow of Manuel Zelaya last year

As the South American governments feared, Washington's support for the coup government in Honduras over the last year has encouraged and increased the likelihood of rightwing coups against democratic left governments in the region. This attempt in Ecuador has failed, but there will be likely be more threats in the months and years ahead.